The first Premier League Saturday after an international break

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The first hours of the Premier League after the international break had lot's of talking points

There was a new era starting for at least two Premier League sides

Author | Josh D

Postecoglou era starts with defeat at Arsenal

Former Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou had failed to beat Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta in four previous meetings, with three defeats and one draw. That run was never in serious danger of ending as, while Nottingham Forest showed glimpses of quality, Arsenal controlled the contest throughout.

Super News Football | Premier League | Arsenal v Nottingham Forest

Sunderland earn deserved point at Palace

Both sides struggled to find any rhythm in a drab and underwhelming opening 45 minutes. Palace winger Yeremy Pino looked the most likely to break the deadlock but fired wide on two occasions after finding pockets of space on the edge of the box. Jean-Philippe Mateta struck the game's first shot on target in the 49th minute, forcing a save out of Robin Roefs with Pino's rebound blocked away for a corner.

Leeds United attack fails to fire again

A late own goal from Gabriel Gudmundsson cruelly handed Fulham a first Premier League victory of the season at the expense of Leeds United. In the fourth minute of stoppage time, Gudmundsson inadvertently guided a headed clearance into his own net, giving Marco Silva’s side a fortunate three points.

Super News Football | Premier League | Fulham v Leeds United | Away end at full-time

Superior Cherries seal home win

Bournemouth made their superiority count with a hard-fought Premier League victory over Brighton. The breakthrough came in the first half when Alex Scott produced a fine finish, turning neatly on the edge of the area before driving low inside the near post after good hold-up play from Antoine Semenyo.

West Ham United 0 - 3 Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham eased past 10-man West Ham at London Stadium to move level on points with leaders Arsenal and pile further pressure on Graham Potter. Pape Matar Sarr opened the scoring before Tomas Soucek was sent off for a reckless challenge, and Lucas Bergvall quickly headed in a second. Micky van de Ven added a third as Spurs claimed a comfortable win that made Thomas Frank only the third manager in the club’s history to win his first two away league games. For West Ham, who have not won at home in the league since February and have conceded eight goals in their opening two home fixtures, it was another dismal night that leaves them 18th in the table.

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